Adam is a Eugene native and University of Oregon alumnus. He received his JD in 2011 from Lewis & Clark, his MLIS in 2008 from the University of Maryland, and his BA here at the U of O in 2005. Prior to joining the Law Library reference staff in 2023, Adam practiced law in the Portland area for 11 years, specializing primarily in civil child sexual abuse litigation. He teaches legal research, provides consultations for legal researchers, and is active in the American Association of Law Libraries and its Western-Pacific chapter (WestPac).